So whether you are using an older MacBook Air or the latest MacBook Pro or the 5K iMac, here are some of the steps you can take to clean your Mac and make it faster. In this article, I am going to give you 10 steps that can help you keep your Mac clean and running at its full capacity. While there is nothing you can do to solve a problem that is occurring due to outdated hardware, more often than not, your Mac slows down because of software related issues. It is especially important for older mac devices as the mileage you have put on your machine does come with consequences. While macOS does a good enough job of keeping itself clean, there are times when you have to manually clean your Mac so it keeps running without any hiccups.